Oct 4th, 2008 · Four Last Songs, by German composer Richard Strauss, is a song cycle marked by the awareness and acceptance of death. A new recording captures world-famous soprano Renee Fleming as she sings his last pieces for a second time — this time with a new direction.
Jul 2nd, 2008 · This week, from the Chandler Music Hall in Randolph, Vermont, a teen violinist from Woodstock plays Kreisler, a French horn player performs Strauss, and a 16-year-old pianist from Pittsburgh honors his grandfather's musical legacy. This program originally aired on November 28, 2007
Jun 12th, 2007 · Strauss' gorgeous music in "At Sunset" is lit with the golden rays of a fall afternoon slipping away into twilight. An opening burst of orchestral color soars, but gets muted in a haze of French horns. The strings, floating high and sweet, weave a long-lined melody.
Nov 27th, 2006 · Monday marks the beginning of five performances in a row with the Los Angeles Philharmonic, in concert at Disney Hall in L.A. Music director Esa-Pekka Salonen gives Performance Today his insights into the music, and leads a performance of Richard Strauss' tone poem "Don Juan."
Aug 2nd, 2006 · In the spirit of mixing and matching music on MP3 players, Performance Today mixes a set of four short pieces, back to back, by Benjamin Britten, J.S. Bach, Mozart and Richard Strauss.
Apr 25th, 2006 · From Atlanta's Spivey Hall, the young pianist plays "Concert Arabesques on the Blue Danube," an arrangement by Andrei Schultz-Evler of Strauss's Blue Danube Waltz and "Embraceable You," by George Gershwin, arranged by Earl Wild.
Oct 5th, 2005 · Renee Montagne talks to University of Chicago law professor David Strauss about the history of Supreme Court appointments and the charges of cronyism Bush has faced over his nomination of Harriet Miers. Strauss says over the course of history it has been common for presidents to nominate someone they know well.
Apr 14th, 2005 · There are countless established chamber quartets and trios, but in the world of classical music, touring sextets are uncommon. The string ensemble Concertante is one of the rare exceptions. The acclaimed group performs music by Strauss and Schoenberg in NPR's Studio 4A.